Tottenham Hotspur fans are all voicing the same opinion following fresh reports linking Ashley Phillips with a permanent move to Sheffield United.
Tottenham Hotspur are currently well-stocked in defence, particularly with the return of several loan players and the impending arrival of Kota Takai, who is expected to be unveiled shortly by the Lilywhites.
At present, Tottenham have a strong core of central defenders, including Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Ben Davies and Ashley Phillips, giving the club a wealth of options to choose from at the heart of their backline.
This defensive depth is likely to present a selection headache for new head coach Thomas Frank, especially as younger players will try to push for inclusion in the senior setup.
Tottenham fans urge club to keep Ashley Phillips amid Sheffield United £6m interest
Fresh reports now claim that Sheffield United are willing to pay Tottenham £6 million for Ashley Phillips if the Lilywhites are prepared to part ways with the young defender. However, Thomas Frank has allegedly told Spurs to reject offers for Phillips because he wants to take a look at him in pre-season.
Following this update, we took to social media to gauge the reaction of Spurs supporters and the message was loud and clear – fans believe the club must hold on to the 20-year-old centre-back.
One supporter remarked: “Let Frank make that decision. Phillips is at the age when defenders begin to break out. If he can hang with the likes of Romero and VDV, then he should stay.”
Another said: “He deserves a chance.” A different fan shared: “Although Phillips received strong reviews for his play last season, I am unconvinced that he has the qualities to shine a level up. He has a good career ahead of him, but we also have Vuskovic, Takai and even Dorrington, and along with the already established centre-backs, all cannot play.”
Further down the thread, one supporter questioned: “Why do we keep buying potential then burying it without a chance?”
Another added: “No way am I selling a 20-year-old Ashley Phillips… I would rather risk losing him for free as there is so much more upside in the kid. Potential to be an England starter within four seasons.”
One more fan commented: “He should be given pre-season at Spurs, as I am sure he will be, and see what Frank makes of him, then go from there.”
What the future holds for Spurs defender Ashley Phillips
While Tottenham supporters appear keen to see their young centre-back remain at the club, reports now suggest that the arrivals of Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic could signal the end of Ashley Phillips’ stay in north London.
It has been claimed that neither Phillips nor Alfie Dorrington is expected to be part of Thomas Frank’s first-team plans next season, with both players likely to head out on loan once again.
A temporary switch may well be the ideal outcome for Phillips and Spurs. A loan move to a Premier League club, or perhaps to a side in the top division of one of Europe’s top five leagues, could significantly aid his development and readiness for top-flight football.
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